2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 424

STARTING AND OPERATING 421 WARNING! (Continued) • If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer to "Jump Starting" in "What To Do In Emergencies" for further information. CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, DO NOT crank the engine for more than 15-second intervals at one time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key fob is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the If the engine fails to start after you have followed the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release "Normal Starting" procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal and the key fob once the engine is the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it running smoothly. there while cranking the engine. This should clear any If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15- excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. second intervals of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the "Normal Starting" procedure should be repeated. 5